Do X-Pipes Kill Sound??
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Do X-Pipes Kill Sound??
I'm looking at getting an magnaflow x-pipe, and my exhaust is bone stock, but does sound nice and throaty for stock at idle. 
Will an X-pipe totally kill that throaty sound? I do plan on getting some borla stingers or like in time.
Should I do it or not??
Will an X-pipe totally kill that throaty sound? I do plan on getting some borla stingers or like in time.
Should I do it or not??
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Originally Posted by B84RADR
I have the combination and it works great for me. I have almost too much sound!
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Originally Posted by Kenny94945
I think x-pipes enhance sound. I have a weld in mandrel bent bought 4 years ago can't recall from who...maybe halltech.
I've heard it evens out the note and tones it down a bit but is ultimately good for the engine.
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The X pipe did take a bit of the edge off my Corsas, but I like it better as do most others. Still sounds bas azz under throttle and whisper quite when cruising.
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My X-pipe made my exhaust note sound better. 
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I've got Borla Stingers, but haven't installed a X pipe as yet. From what I understand about the only thing the X pipe does is reduces the interior drone at certain rpms and the popping back when decelerating. I don't have any drone and like the snapping. It reminds me of the old days of steel pack Hollywood mufflers.
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Originally Posted by MAJ Z06
We all have an H-pipe now, the x-pipe will not make too much of a difference just by itself.
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i'd personally say it's pointless to do that without switching out at least the other part of the exhaust (past the H) .. but i guess that's mopo
its been my experience that a X adds rasp to an exhaust note.
its been my experience that a X adds rasp to an exhaust note.
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Originally Posted by JoshVette
I'm looking at getting an magnaflow x-pipe, and my exhaust is bone stock, but does sound nice and throaty for stock at idle.
Will an X-pipe totally kill that throaty sound? I do plan on getting some borla stingers or like in time.
Should I do it or not??
Will an X-pipe totally kill that throaty sound? I do plan on getting some borla stingers or like in time.
Should I do it or not??
I know your feeling been there and done thatI had Borla Quad Stingers...after awhile the drone inside the cabin between 1300 and 1800 RPM got to me. So I went with the ZO6 Ti exhaust system with an X-pine and hi-flow cats. A couple of days before putting the X-pipe and cats on; the ZO6 sounded a lil louder at idle. After the installation of the X-pipe and cats the sound got deeper at idle and louder at WOT but nice at cruising.
Here is a LINK about the ZO6 System.
http://www.corvettemuseum.com/specs/2001/exhaust.htm
Magaflow is a nice system also. But pricey.
Check this Link out:
http://www.magnaflow.com/04sound/04american.asp
Good luck on your choice.
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Originally Posted by Neablas
i'd personally say it's pointless to do that without switching out at least the other part of the exhaust (past the H) .. but i guess that's mopo
its been my experience that a X adds rasp to an exhaust note.
its been my experience that a X adds rasp to an exhaust note.
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My understanding of the "X-pipe" issue is this:
The X-pipe will allow "equal" opportunity for exhaust gasses to escape. That means that there is no pressure on one side as opposed to the other.
It also allows a "freer" opportunity for exhaust gasses to escape, thus increasing the flow - meaning horsepower!
So, as I have experienced, it doesn't have the same "rumble" at idle, but it DOES help the system run more effeciently!
So, that is NOT an "expert" opinion - just my own experience.
Good luck!
The X-pipe will allow "equal" opportunity for exhaust gasses to escape. That means that there is no pressure on one side as opposed to the other.
It also allows a "freer" opportunity for exhaust gasses to escape, thus increasing the flow - meaning horsepower!
So, as I have experienced, it doesn't have the same "rumble" at idle, but it DOES help the system run more effeciently!
So, that is NOT an "expert" opinion - just my own experience.
Good luck!
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Originally Posted by JoshVette
I do plans on getting some stingers or something else that will put out a good thump, but not too much at WOT, just have an opportunity to get the X-pipe now. Mufflers are next.
6 months ago I got my borla straights I finally got a great deal on a magnaflow x just a few weeks ago .. so i went with it.
i mean .. absolute worst case scenario .. you have to uninstall it.
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I have borla stinger quads which produce annoying interior resonance at certain rpm's. I am going to try the x-pipe and see if it helps reduce the drone enough to make a noticeable difference
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Here's my X pipe story:
First of all, I have a vert and drive quite a bit. The top is down most of the time. Last year I put cutouts right in front of my stock mufflers-no other changes. It sounded great, but popped like mad on deceleration when the cutouts were open. Also- I had NO drone open or closed. Last winter NitroVette sent me some PRTs for FREE! (Great forum member ) I took the stock exhaust off, put in a weld in x pipe and the PRTs. The damn things sounded great when you're on the gas but droned like nothing I've ever heard. I put my stock muffler w/ cutouts back on. Now with the x pipe the exhaust barely pops on deceleration with the cutouts open. I'm absolutely sure that the x pipe made the exhaust quieter. When the cutouts are closed you can barely hear the car. My kids say that I should never completely close the cutouts anymore. They say it now sounds like stock a 4 or 6 cylinder car when they are completely shut. 
When I'm with my wife on the x-way it is a silent pleasure though. It is silent now.
First of all, I have a vert and drive quite a bit. The top is down most of the time. Last year I put cutouts right in front of my stock mufflers-no other changes. It sounded great, but popped like mad on deceleration when the cutouts were open. Also- I had NO drone open or closed. Last winter NitroVette sent me some PRTs for FREE! (Great forum member
) I took the stock exhaust off, put in a weld in x pipe and the PRTs. The damn things sounded great when you're on the gas but droned like nothing I've ever heard. I put my stock muffler w/ cutouts back on. Now with the x pipe the exhaust barely pops on deceleration with the cutouts open. I'm absolutely sure that the x pipe made the exhaust quieter. When the cutouts are closed you can barely hear the car. My kids say that I should never completely close the cutouts anymore. They say it now sounds like stock a 4 or 6 cylinder car when they are completely shut. When I'm with my wife on the x-way it is a silent pleasure though. It is silent now.